Rivian R1T Electric Pickup Truck from Mexico
The Rivian R1T is an adventure-ready electric pickup truck with quad electric motors, 400+ miles range, and seating for five persons. Classified in HTS 8703.80.00 as it principally transports persons despite truck bed, powered solely by electric motors. Designed for both off-road and highway passenger use.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
27.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.94.0125%Except for products described in headings 9903.94.02, 9903.94.03, 9903.94.04, 9903.94.31, 9903.94.40, 9903.94.41, 9903.94.50, 9903.94.51, 9903.94.60, and 9903.94.61, passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans, and cargo vans) and light trucks, as specified in note 33 to this subchapter, as provided for in subdivision (b) of U.S. note 33 to this subchapter
9903.05.900%Articles already subject to Section 232 (steel/aluminum/copper + derivatives, autos + parts, wood, medium/heavy vehicles + parts, semiconductors, patented pharma) — U.S. note 52(f)
Import Tips
• Classify based on principal use; document passenger-focused features to justify 8703 over 8704
• Ensure robust rust-proofing certification for coastal imports to pass visual inspections
• Track high-value battery in inventory declarations to avoid penalties for omissions